absorbing dietary cholesterol and packaging it into molecules called chylomicrons for transport in the bloodstream. A key player in this process is a protein, Niemann-Pick C1 Like 1 (NPC1L1).

There are two kinds of lipoproteins that transport cholesterol around the body: low-density lipoprotein (LDL), often referred to as ‘bad’ cholesterol, and high-density lipoprotein (HDL), known ...

An immediate goal of our research is to determine mechanisms of cholesterol transport within cells that are found both in humans and baker's yeast, Saccharomyces cerevisiae. We are exploiting the ...

HDLs are high-density lipoproteins. The role of HDL is to transport excess cholesterol from the rest of the body to the liver for elimination from the body. LDLs are low-density lipoproteins.

We have established a cDNA microarray platform for use in research focused on atherosclerosis and heart disease. Our objective is the elucidation of signalling pathways with an impact on ...

Hitting the gym can be a daunting task for many, but there are some simple exercises you can do at home to help lower your cholesterol levels. Staying active helps your body trans ...

Lipoproteins are complex particles made up of lipids (fatty compounds) and proteins that enable the transport of cholesterol and fatty acids throughout the body. While cholesterol is popularly ...